There is 1 way to get from Cape Town to Darwin by plane
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Darwin is to fly which costs $900 - $2,600 and takes 31h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Darwin is to fly which takes 31h 24m and costs $900 - $2,600.
The distance between Cape Town and Darwin is 11237 km.
It takes approximately 31h 24m to get from Cape Town to Darwin, including transfers.
Darwin is 7h 30m ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 10:22 PM in Cape Town and 5:52 AM in Darwin.
There are 501+ hotels available in Darwin.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Darwin, NT, Australia?
South African Airways, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 4 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Mauritius, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,700
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Darwin International Airport via Johannesburg, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,900
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